January 23, 2025 4:36 PM

Sabalenka grinds down Badosa to reach Australian Open final

Double defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Paula Badosa 6-4 6-2 with an impressive display of raw power to reach her third successive Australian Open final on Thursday. Top seed Sabalenka will meet the winner of second seed Iga Swiatek versus American Madison Keys, who face off in the second semi-final at Rod Laver Arena. Sabalenka will be bidding for her fourth Grand Slam title in the women's decider on Saturday. It was not the perfect game from the formidable Belarusian, however,...